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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
4
A lab tour describes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound preparation with careful cleanliness. It notes 350000 pounds of assorted herbs used yearly and seasonal gathering to maximize potency, plus pasteurization and sterile sealing. Women’s health successes are cited through reader testimonials.
Citizens and officials clash over proposed soft drink tax as fears rise about costs and revenue. Some lawmakers push for sharper language while others warn of hardship for families amid broader fiscal pressures.
A vintage styled advertisement touts Freezone as a painless corn remover costing only a few cents. The copy promises instant relief and easy removal with no irritation, crediting Freezone to a Cincinnati inventor. Also described is a display of General Pershing’s war map recreated in Washington’s National Museum with authentic furniture and period room details.
The remark emphasizes choosing quality companionship to sustain personal integrity and peace. It frames social circles as a mirror for self-respect and moral habit, urging mindful associations in daily life.
Farmers are urged to use Allen's Foot Fase antiseptic powder to prevent foot soreness from long hours and hard labor. The ad claims it reduces friction, refreshes feet, and boosts efficiency, promising relief for tired, blistered feet.
An ad urges readers to seek free farming information from the U S Railroad Administration in Washington D C. It notes limited lending and emphasizes informational aid. The message promotes agricultural guidance and references a manager in the Agricultural section. The piece also includes unrelated ads for Cuticura toiletries and a line on calling dames in arguments.
An advertisement promotes Haarlem Oil Capsules as a quick cure for kidney troubles and blood purification. It warns against ignoring warning signs of kidney failure and urges readers to seek the GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules, claiming instant relief and money-back guarantees.
Readers would gain insights into writers from original manuscripts. Chesterton’s handwriting has been called shocking by an English editor. W W Jacobs often has neatly typed copy with few corrections while others like Wells Kipling Bennett Conan Doyle show varied habits. Stacpoole alternates between neat typing and scribbled drafts torn from copybooks.
A brief overheard exchange on a train shows a traveler confirming identity with Riley and a nod to familiarity with the father, illustrating light social chatter in a Boston Transcript clipping style.
The report chronicles transfers and values including W. W. Morrow selling a farm for 162600 near Afton, a 25000 consolidated school question in Marshalltown, and burglaries in Council Bluffs. It notes seniors graduating, land prices near Sedalia, and a wave of local business changes with university housing plans, faculty shifts, and a Spirit Lake road improvement funded at 12000.
Berlin reports indicate the peace treaty will be virtually rewritten to incorporate allied changes while keeping core principles. A plebiscite in Silesia and admission to the League of Nations are highlighted as pivotal outcomes, with the revision commission led by Andre Tardieu reviewing key articles including Sarre valley Alsace Lorraine and reparations rules.
Atlantic City June 16 Secretary Wilson of the Labor Department urged the American Federation of Labor not to back a nationwide strike to free Thomas Mooney, urging a new trial and noting workers cannot be their own jury. He denounced Bolshevism and linked it to forced labor while arguing reforms should come by evolution and through the power of the ballot.
Paris June 16. The Dutch government notified the peace conference it will not participate in a blockade against Germany if Germany refuses to sign the peace treaty. The position clarifies Dutch stance while the treaty process continues.
Without a record vote the House passed and sent to the Senate the 1920 army appropriation bill carrying 718 million dollars and providing for a temporary army of 300000 men in Washington on June 16.
A fragmented item notes fake aspirin sold nationwide with talcum powder and Bayer branding warnings. It also recalls a humorous clash when a boy named Bearcat was hit by a car at Rumpus Ridge, then crawled free, thanking the Lord as dust billowed from his mouth. The snippet ends with a City Star reference and a stray line about a seller.
A secretary recalls a letter from a school sweetheart inviting a return to the old hometown to marry. Mr. Henpeck declines, citing unchangeable current circumstances and his wife’s strong family influence reflected in a portrait and relatives.
A society bred spinster scolds her nineteen year old niece for lacking interest in society. The aunt recalls being “the belle of seven counties” but the niece notes no young man called, exposing empty flirtations.
A fragment from a Birmingham Age-Herald piece mocks a World War I era mail intrigue. Henry notes a girl in France sending long letters, while the child supposedly dictates to her grandmother. The exchange highlights billeting and curious wartime communications.
The Birmingham Age Herald reports on a reception scene where a chairman admonishes a sister to stand with returning heroes. A woman asks about eligibility for a sister badge, and another attendee remarks on promising to be a sister to many of the soldiers. Conscience guides the gesture in a small, human moment.
Report notes a big crowd watching a balloon ascent and an astronaut remarking that the sea of faces resembled a crowd at a lighthouse. Wry comments suggest some view on public crowds and fear. A mix of opinion and chatter reflects on how women are portrayed in public discourse.
Advertisement touts Perkins National Herbs as a 25 year trusted reading remedy for rheumatism liver kidney stomach and impure blood. Claims no habit forming drugs with potent roots barks and herbs. Priced at 1525 per 200 tablets prepaid with money back and free book offer from Des Moines Iowa company.
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